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Question
Use the story description to answer the question.
A story begins with a character trying to make a major life decision. The character goes to sleep, and the next day the storyline splits in two. One thread of scenes follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice one way. The other follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice another way. Both paths involve unexpected downsides and upsides. Near the end of the story, the character hits their head in both storylines. For a moment, the character fully understands both realities and must choose which reality to return to.
How does the author’s choice of structure create a specific effect?
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Responses
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.
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The most appropriate response to the question is:
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
This choice highlights how the two different storylines create a sense of uncertainty and anticipation for the reader as they witness the consequences of the character's decisions unfold in both scenarios.
